A CV is a summary of your personal, education and work history to help you sell your skills to an employer. A well planned and targeted CV will considerably boost your chances of getting to the interview stage, so it’s worth spending some time and effort on it. Use the step-by-step guides and tools to help you write your CV:
- Preparing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) (PDF 423KB)
- Take the for a step-by-step guide.
- Use this to create a professional, ATS-friendly CV
- Optimise your CV and get instant feedback
- For specific Teaching CV tips, refer to Page 26 in the Preparing a Curriculum Vitae (CV) (PDF 423KB)
A cover letter is the first opportunity you have to impress an employer and positively influence them to read your CV.
- Use the Builder for a quick and easy way to create a customized cover letter. You will also find examples and gain valuable tips and advice.
- Cover letters tips and guide (PDF 136KB)
Many employers require you to application forms and usually ask for similar information required in a CV.
Refer to the guide to Application forms (PDF 69KB) to help you fill out an application form in full.
is a fast-growing professional network. Your LinkedIn profile can evolve as you learn new skills, achieve new accomplishments and enter new phases of your career. You can also use LinkedIn to identify opportunities by networking.
Follow these easy steps and tutorials to help you share your professional story through LinkedIn:
Set up your LinkedIn profile
- Tutorial: take the guided tutorial to set up your profile
- How to set up a LinkedIn profile (PDF 354KB)
- Developing your LinkedIn profile (265 KB)
- LinkedIn Cheat Sheet
Networking on LinkedIn
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Top tips for LinkedIn networking: Add people you know and the industry leaders that inspire you. It's also worth getting in touch with UC alumni who work in the companies you're interested in to conduct an information interview and learn more about the employer or their career experience. Connect and follow company profiles on LinkedIn to update you with the latest employer insights.
LinkedIn for Job Seekers
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Boost your LinkedIn Profile
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